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Sharing a letter from my handicapped neighbor
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Auburn, CA
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19 December 2009 - 10:54 am
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My neighbor has an issue (not sure if it's physical or psychological) and he cannot talk without muttering/rambling.  It's tough to understand, but with his meds, you can catch parts of the conversation enough to communicate sometimes.  He lives alone and has a trust fund.  Anyway, he left me a couple messages a few days ago, something about asking me to come over to get a Xmas present.  I went, but he wasn't home.  I left him some pumpkin bread.  Mom caught him today and he gave her my gift.  She had told him the other day that my dog was very sick and that is why I let a few days get away from me, I didn't want to leave Raven's side (it was last weekend when I was waiting for Tom to come put Raven down, but Tom thankfully never showed up).  It was a crudely wrapped (like a child) little Kmart Giftcard for $50 with a York chocolate on top and this post it note inside (see attached).  It broke my heart.  I can see that it says something about holiday, get well, things get better.  He's basically wishing my dog will get better.  This man that has to struggle to get through daily life is comforting *me*.  He has the biggest heart, such a sweet man.  Thank you Hoyt!

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 Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from.  raven.tripawds.com

Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com.  miles.tripawds.com

Livermore CA
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19 December 2009 - 11:21 am
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Dawn, how special!  What a nice man, with the heart of a dog.  I send strengthening prayers to him, along with yours. Thanks for sharing.

Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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19 December 2009 - 12:00 pm
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So sweet...

Her Retired AvatarComet - 1999 to 2011

She departed us unexpectedly  January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.

She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.

Wesley Chapel, FL
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19 December 2009 - 1:00 pm
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That was so sweet of him!!! I totally can't understand what he wrote... but it doesn't matter... It came from his heart. Wish there were more wonderful people like that in this world...Superstar

Thanks for sharing this with us!!

Angel Jake's Mom

Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!

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19 December 2009 - 3:56 pm
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Thanks for sharing this heartwarming reminder that there really are such good people out there. After a few weeks in L.A. I needed that!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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19 December 2009 - 4:17 pm
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One of the people kindest to me during Emily's fight with cancer was a woman I work with whos husband was fighting (and lost) the same battle.  Thank God for people like Hoyt and Jane.

Debra & Abgel Emily

Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.

Wherever the Wind Takes Me, Dude


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20 December 2009 - 10:46 pm
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How beautiful to know that there are truly neighborly and kind neighbors left in this world. What a sweet way to brighten your day and ours. Thanks so much for sharing.

Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!

Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog

My heart lives at Rainbow Bridge
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21 December 2009 - 2:56 am
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Just proves dogs are able to touch the souls of all, if we just let them in.  That is so beautiful.  Thanks for sharing.

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.

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